Newsletter - September 2024

The Publications Office of the European Union is thrilled to announce the 2025 edition of EU Open Data Days, scheduled for 19-20 March 2025 at the European Conference Centre in Luxembourg. The event promotes harnessing the power of open data and brings together data providers, enthusiasts, and re-users from Europe and beyond. We invite interested speakers to share their insights, contributing to an inspiring conference programme.

What are geospatial digital twins, and how can they enhance data.europa.eu? Join our upcoming webinar to understand this concept, learn from examples, and discuss the future of geospatial data sharing. Register to discover how these innovations could reshape data utilisation.

Curious about how the public sector outside the EU leverages open data? Our upcoming webinar will showcase global best practices in open data, offering fresh perspectives and innovative approaches. Join us to gain insights that could inspire public sector strategies. Click below to register and learn more!

How is the concept of data ownership evolving within the EU? Our latest report examines the shift from ownership to access and usage rights, highlighting the upcoming Data Act, which will take effect on 12 September 2025. Learn how this change supports open data principles and impacts data availability.

How does data governance shape access to and security of datasets? This paper delves into the mechanisms of data management within the European data strategy and Open Data Directive framework. It evaluates the balance between open data ecosystems and the protection of sensitive information, highlighting the impact of the recent Data Governance Act.

Explore the EU’s blue economy through our latest data story. Discover what open data reveal for its overall size, as well as the contribution of each of its sectors and the importance it has for various Member States.

The 2024 data.europa.eu user survey is now open! Please take a moment to fill out our fully anonymous short survey by 14 October 2024 to help us improve our services and better tailor them to your needs and preferences. Thank you for your support! 

Join us at the European Week of Regions and Cities taking place in Brussels 7-10 October 2024 and learn how EU resources can strengthen civic engagement and boost democratic participation. Visit our stand (Publications Office of the EU) and do not miss out on over 100 unique sessions. Check out this year’s themes and register today.

Looking for the right dataset? Our new search guide on the data.europa.eu portal can help you navigate our extensive collection. Discover available filters and advanced search options to easily explore the more than 1.8 million open datasets we offer.

Minimal Interoperability Mechanisms (MIMs) enable data to flow seamlessly between systems. Enhancing these systems is a top priority on the EU agenda to foster the development of more smart cities, with the latest advancement being MIM7. Learn more about what topics MIMs cover and what they mean for you.